Tuesday, 3 April 2012

Hot cross buns

At last Spring is truly with us! The blossom is out, the sun has got his hat on, and as we are now into the final week running up to Easter, what better than to indulge in a traditional seasonal treat…

Hot Cross Buns!

here’s the recipe to try them out for yourself!

Recipe

1lb plain flour

Pinch of salt
1 1/2 tsp Yeast

2 oz butter, melted

1 free range egg, beaten

½ pint milk and water (warmed)

3 oz mixed peel

2 oz castor sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

- Sieve half the flour into a large bowl

- Whisk a little of the warmed milk and water and yeast together, and then the rest of the milk and water mixture

- Pour into the flour and mix, then cover with a damp cloth in a warm place for 40 mins